Writing Feedback / IELTS Writing Task 2: Changes in life [5]

Question:

Some people enjoy changes, and they look forward to new experiences. Others life their lives to stay the same and they do not change their usual habits. Which approach do you prefer?

Answer:

When it comes to define the meaning of life, people have their different expectations. Some expect life to be full of changes and challenges while some expect totally the opposite. In my view, changes and uncertainties are the key attributes that make the life worthwhile.

Those who enjoy a life without change perhaps have a lack of sensitivity towards the uncertain future, so they cherish stability more than anything else. They want everything to be the same either because they feel satisfied with the status quo and would like the life to go on as what it is, or due to their lack of confidence in dealing with all those unpredictable issues or problems in the future.

Stability is something that is good for life, but it is change and new experiences that make people's lives fulfilled. Firstly, the life itself is a journey of handling changes and challenges. When we were babies, we learned to walk our first step and speak out the first word. When we were enrolled for the first time in school, we adjusted ourselves to the new environment and people around us. When we secured our first job offer, we got to know the bosses and colleagues the first time in our life. All these are changes that everybody should go through, without which life simply can't carry on. Secondly, changes in life bring us not only challenges, but also opportunities. Actually, the ability to turn changes into opportunities is behind the success of all those iconic figures. Steve Jobs, for example, is truly a master in coping with changes. His acute sensitivity towards the changes on the market enabled Apple to develop all those novel and fashionable products that are in line with the market changes.

In conclusion, it's my strong belief that changes are key to an accomplished life and successful career, and everybody should embrace the changes in life and enjoy them.

Writing Feedback / Ielts test task 2: Air transportation for fruits and vegetables [5]

本帖最后由 letwind 于 2-2-2014 00:38 编辑

Question:

Air transportation is increasingly being used to export many types of fruits and vegetables where those plants can't be grown or out of season. Some say it is a good idea, but others consider such use of air transport can't be justified. Discuss both views and give your opinion.

Answer:

It's a topic subject to debate as to whether air transportation should serve the purpose of exporting fruits and vegetables. Some argue that it is advisable while others are against it.

Those who dismiss such use of air transportation have based their arguments on the following grounds. For one thing, the potential health problems associated with the fruits and vegetables transported by air attract their attention. The quality of fruits and vegetables is largely dependent on the freshness of the plants, and they fear that after the long-distance travel, the fruits and vegetables being exported may have become inferior in quality, which are likely to cause potential health problems to the people of the importing country. For another, it is also their concern that air transportation should not be misused. Fruits and vegetables are not life-supporting essential products and they consider it to be appropriate for those more important goods such as medical equipment to be exported by air.

On the other hand, the supporters of shipping fruits and vegetables by air look at the economic and relationship aspects of the trade. First of all, it contributes to the growth of international trade and benefits both the exporting and importing country. The country which exports the products will be able to make money out of the trade, grow its GDP and eventually return the proceeds to improve the life of its people. In terms of the importing country, it will therefore be able to satisfy the people's requirements for those exotic fruits or vegetables which are either not home grown or out of season. This, to some extent, also helps to improve the living standards of the people and promote the prosperity of the market. Secondly, it also benefits the bilateral relationship between the two countries involved in this international trade. The fruits or vegetables are often regarded as "friendly ambassadors" from the exporting country to the importing country, especially when they are being exported frequently and in large quantities, and have achieved a certain level of popularity in the importing country.

In my view, under the context of globalization, the air transportation should serve diversified purposes, including exporting fruits and vegetables, to further promote the growth the global economy and enhance bilateral relations among countries.